Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic & Audi A8 Long (D4, 4H) 3.0 TDI V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | SL | A8 |
| Generation: | SL (R107) | A8 Long (D4, 4H) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 TDI V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 2010 year |
| Production end: | 1981 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.9 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 176 g/km | |
| Power: | 240 hp | 250 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 4000-4500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 550 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117.960 | CDTA, CMHA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.4 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 11.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 16.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 8 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 5267 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1949 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2111 mm | |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm | 3122 mm |
| Front track: | 1452 mm | 1644 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1635 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1003 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1142 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 510 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 261 l | 906 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 1960 kg | 2540 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1890 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2200 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.34 m | 12.7 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | 2200 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14 | 235/60 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | 8.0J x 17 |